victim blaming
Stanford's New Liquor Ban Is Already Controversial
The school is banning liquor at most campus parties for undergrads, but critics argue the ban ducks the real problem: rape culture in America.
Let's Talk About the Toxic Way South Korea Is Handling its Rape Problem
A culture of secrecy, litigiousness, and gender inequality keeps victims from coming forward, while perpetrators freely celebrate their crimes online.
Can Female-Only Campgrounds Stop Sexual Assault at Music Festivals?
Electric Forest just launched a new program for female-identifying campers. Will it help keep women safe—or is this victim-blaming?
Toronto Media Fights for Ghomeshi Complainant’s Bikini Photo, Shows Why Everyone Hates the Media
What public good would be served by making that photo public?
What the Jian Ghomeshi Trial Tells Us About Victim Blaming, Credibility, and Traumatic Memories
The sex assault trial captivating Canada is currently focused on whether Jian Ghomeshi's alleged victim lied when she said that she didn't contact the media personality after the alleged abuse.
'Rolling Stone' Announced That It Messed Up Its Huge UVA Rape Story
A horrific story about rape has turned into a bizarre parable about the perpetuation of misinformation in the media.
A Man Is Going to Prison for Breaking California's Revenge Porn Law
Although it might be said to represent a victory over pervs everywhere, there are some serious questions raised by revenge porn laws in general.
New Zealand Needs To Accept That Rape Culture Exists
A habit of victim blaming does nothing to help New Zealand's high prevalence of sexual violence which is paired with a dismal conviction rate.
Should a Convicted Rapist Soccer Player be Allowed to Play Again?
Welsh soccer player Ched Evans will be released from prison this month. His supporters say he should be allowed back on the pitch.
Everyone's Losing Their Shit About a Nail Polish That Detects Date Rape Drugs
Rapists will always exist. Equipping people with the tools to better look after themselves is not the same as victim-blaming or advising them to take “preventative measures.”
The Supreme Court Just Made it Harder to Undermine Rape Victims
The Supreme Court of Canada decided unanimously last week that people accused of sexual assault will not get automatic access to their victims' personal records, ending a practice that made coming forward about sexual violence even more difficult.
A Slap on the Wrist for a Handsy General
Brigadier General Jeffrey Sinclair, believed to be the highest-ranking official ever to be brought up on charges of sexual assault, was sentenced today. He had pleaded guilty to lesser charges of mistreating his mistress when the prosecution's case...